Posted on 03-02-2012

WABBA level 3 Advanced Instructor and Personal Training Course Graduate Josh Griffiths is based in Anglesey. He now becomes an Internationally Recognised WABBA Certified Trainer in Advanced Fitness Assessments
Posted on 22-01-2012

Torquay based Personal Training Course Graduate James Millar today became the latest WABBA Personal Trainer Internationally recognised in 84 countries. James now holds qualifications and certification in Fitness Instruction, Advanced Fitness Training, Nutrition, Fitness Assessments, Sports Programme Writing, Advanced Weight Training & Kinesiology with Biomechanics, Flexibility Training and Advanced Personal Training.
Posted on 21-01-2012

Personal Training Course Graduate Emma Lewis is now an Internationally recognised WABBA Senior Instructor holding qualifications and certification in Nutrition, Fitness Assessments, Sports Programme Writing and Advanced Weight Training & Kinesiology with Biomechanics
Posted on 30-12-2011

Congratulations to Lincolnshire Coast based Personal Training Course Graduate Jenny Sinclair who today became an Internationally recognised WABBA Fitness Instructor.
Posted on 29-12-2011

Congratulations to Spalding based Personal Training Course Graduate James Gordon who today became an Internationally recognised WABBA Fitness Instructor.
James is a member of the Pro Bodies Gym Team, headed by Peter Lyndsay and Bodybuilding Champion Laurie Carr.
Posted on 29-12-2011

Congratulations to Liverpool based Personal Training Course Graduate Jamie Chadwick who today became an Internationally recognised WABBA Fitness Instructor.
Posted on 28-12-2011

Congratulations to Torquay based Chef and now Personal Training Course Graduate Jacques Akiki who today became an Internationally recognised WABBA Senior Instructor and now holds qualifications and certification in Nutrition, Fitness Assessments, Sports Programme Writing and Advanced Weight Training & Kinesiology with Biomechanics
Posted on 09-12-2011

WABBA leave today for Dubai, Oman and Abu Dhabi to meet WABBA Personal Trainers now 'living the dream' in these glitzy parts of the world, where millionaire clients are the norm and sunshine happens every day!!
We are proud to have trained and shown these great personal trainers how to become a success, with a great client base who appreciate a WABBA PT's knowledge and technique, backed up with 40 years industry experience.
Contact Us by email whilst away until Christmas
Posted on 01-12-2011

Congratulations to Liverpool based PE Teacher and now Personal Training Course Graduate Dave Mercer who today became an Internationally recognised WABBA Senior Instructor and now holds qualifications and certification in Nutrition, Fitness Assessments, Sports Programme Writing and Advanced Weight Training & Kinesiology with Biomechanics
Posted on 01-12-2011

Congratulations to Emma Lewis a WABBA level 3 Fitness Instructor based in Southend and Personal Training Course Graduate who today became an Internationally Recognised WABBA Certified Trainer in Advanced Nutritional Studies
Posted on 18-11-2011

Congratulations to Personal Training Course Graduate Glen Mitchell who today became an Internationally recognised WABBA Senior Instructor and now holds qualifications and certification in Nutrition, Fitness Assessments, Sports Programme Writing and Advanced Weight Training & Kinesiology with Biomechanics
Posted on 15-11-2011

Golf Pro James Erskine says his 1st win in 5 years, the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam was down to WABBA Personal Trainers Strength & Conditioning Expertise!
Trained at WABBA Training Centre - the Ryan Centre in Stranraer James said'
Morning Mike, I’m writing to thank you and your staff for the excellent service and sport specific training you have provided me with over the past few years. As you are well aware the need for the correct training specific to my sport (Professional golf) is vital. As a member of profile plus I have benefited hugely from the personal "touch" your staff and you provide.
Having attended many other of the regions gyms regularly in particular DG1 the service you offer and expert advice "blows the other gyms out of the water". The knowledge that Thomas, Martin, Christine 1 and 2 and you have is far superior to many other council staff that I have experienced.
I recently won the Grand Slam of Golf in Abu Dhabi in soaring heat and I have put the majority of this down to the fitness programme you designed for me prior to competing. I was fitter than every other competitor hence why I won. This was my first victory in 5 years 4 of which I have spent working closely with you and Thomas to enhance my chances of future wins. Hard work and PAIN does pay off!
I also must commend you on the recent programme you have designed for the Wigtownshire Junior Golf Squad the Scottish Golf Union told me that it was the best Strength and Conditioning Programme they had seen throughout the whole country and the boys are loving it.
I look forward to my winter programme and hopefully future wins.
Posted on 09-11-2011

Torquay based Fitness Professional Jane Edney, has joined the Lifestyles Fitness Team headed by WABBA Graduate Colin Pemberton at the Riviera International Conference Centre in Torquay.
Jane recently attended the WABBA Personal Trainer Programme to gain the Internationally recognised Diploma in Personal Training and has landed her new position within a month of attending the course!
WABBA wish her well in her new career.
Posted on 03-11-2011

Dave Mercer, a Liverpool based PE Teaching Professional has joined the WABBA Personal Trainer Programme to gain the Internationally recognised Diploma in Personal Training.
Here's what Dave said in his recent kind Testimonial:
Morning Alan,
I know I said this yesterday but just wanted to say thanks again for two inspirational weeks. I never knew how much I wanted to be involved in this industry, but since doing the course I am a so excited about the future.
I know it sounds dramatic but this course has changed my life and I can't thank you and Scott enough for inspiring me to try something I have always wanted to do but never had the knowhow before. Thanks again, Dave.
Posted on 27-10-2011

Heath Parkin, a former British Tennis Professional has joined the WABBA Personal Trainer Programme to gain the Internationally recognised Diploma in Personal Training.
Here's what heath said in his kind Testimonial Oct 2011 :-
'I want to take this opportunity to say that I thought it was a fantastic course that you both put on - the people on the course made it great also, but you two were fantastic and I feel as though I learnt so much from a clean slate in such a short space of time.
I have been on many courses in my life - sporting and academic, and that was right up there with the best. Scott you are an amazing teacher/coach and both yourself and Alan were very inspirational'.
Posted on 21-10-2011

Ian Smith, a former Training & Developement Partner from Boston College recently used the Linked-In social media network to arrange a Reunion with WABBA Founder Alan Runacres after last doing business together more than 10Yrs ago!
Ian, who now is Work Placement Manager for The Training Partnership ltd based in Devon lost touch some years back so used Linked-In to track Alan down! Ironically James Millar, a friend of Ian's, then got in touch after signing up for the WABBA Personal Trainer Course in Torquay - a small world indeed!
You can also follow Alan on twitter @alanrunacres or @wabbaworldwide
Posted on 17-10-2011

The sheer brilliance of the Personal Trainer Course in Torquay Oct 11 was so positive Alan Runacres - Founder of WABBA Qualifications named it the 'DreamTeam' course.
Alan said 'the atmosphere was electric from the first moment of arriving and the positive reactions to everything we showed was just amazing'
'WABBA have been delivering coaching & education for nearly 40 years, longer than anyone else in the UK & Europe' and this was one of the best ever said Alan.
Posted on 04-10-2011

WABBA Qualifications Founder Alan Runacres, now Director of Training for the organisation is delivering a lecture on the use of social media, to Sleaford Rotary Club.
Alan, a Rotary Member, will be showing the use of ease twitter gives in accessing the social media network. The lecture consists of a look at the pages and layout of twitter accounts before a live demonstration in setting up an account.
WABBA Personal Trainers have begun to now use twitter as a new form of email and see the service growing each month.
Posted on 22-09-2011

Ashley Carter Guernsey based wabba personal trainer, 3 months ago had Roger Allsopp approach him to help build up his strength and endurance to tackle the biggest challenge of his life, by becoming the oldest man to swim the channel at the age of 70!
Ashley helped Roger overcome a weak shoulder with rehabilitation work, using his kinesiology knowledge and as the months went by Ashley noticed Roger had become a lot stronger and more confident, swimming everyday in the sea and training with Ashley 3 times a week.
Ashley say's..
'we used suspension training techniques as well as a variety of free weight exercises to build up his general core strength, and at the age of 70 he is a huge inspiration to me and anyone he knows, swimming to raise money for HOPE cancer research. www.healthspan.co.uk/liveyounger
Posted on 13-09-2011

Facebook - wabba qualifications facebook page is now showing Steve Reeves - The Legend. Read the notes posted by us on this amazing man and watch the archive film footage of this iconic 1950's personal trainer to the stars, bodybuilding & movie superstar.
Posted on 06-09-2011

Personal Trainer Richard Birkett is one of the latest Diploma in Personal Training graduates in Scotland to now hold the Internationally recognised WABBA Qualification.
Richard attended fitness Instructor seminars in Stranraer during 2008 and once qualified went on to become a REPS level 3 City & Guilds Certified Instructor before attending the WABBA Certified Senior Instructor Course & final completion of his level 3 Personal Training Qualification this month.
Richards PT Business is based on the glorious west coast of Scotland and is already featured on our site in the PT finder service.
Posted on 17-08-2011

Fitness Instructor Matt Watts qualifies with WABBA & says...Thanks to Scott & Sam for everything.
They were excellent tutors and allowed me to really enjoy myself on this week long training course.
Can't wait for the second week of seminars so that i can complete the Diploma in Personal Training and become a fully qualifed WABBA Personal Trainer.
Posted on 10-08-2011

Personal Trainer Jordan Mack is the latest Diploma in Personal Training graduate now holding the Internationally recognised WABBA Qualification.
Following seminars in Newark in 2010/11 Jordan has qualified to become a level 3 WABBA Certified Fitness Instructor and completed the WABBA Certified Senior Instructor Course for the completion of his level 3 Personal Training Qualification.
Jordans PT Business will now be based in Newark and will be featured on our site in the PT finder service.
Posted on 05-08-2011

Personal Trainer Steven Hall is another Diploma in Personal Training graduate holding the WABBA Qualification, giving him international recognition.
Following seminars in Sleaford in 2005 Steven first qualified to become a WABBA Certified Fitness Instructor and in Spalding in 2011 he qualified to become a WABBA Certified Senior Instructor for the completion of his Personal Training Qualification.
Stevens PT Business is based in Wakefield and will be featured on our site in the PT finder service.
Posted on 15-07-2011

Pro American football Line Backer Shaun Smith joins WABBA to qualify as a WABBA Personal Trainer.
WABBA are proud to have Shaun choosing to join us to become a Personal Trainer!
Shaun has been right at the top of the Pro Football game as a Line Backer in a career reaching back as far as 1998 where he started with the Southern Sundevils in Southampton, before playing for Great Britain in the European Champs where he gained all star status before playing in 2005/06 for Rhien Fire in Dusseldorf for the NFL EUROPE league in germany:
2007 saw Shaun playing for Berlin Thunder in the NFL EUROPE league before being selected to play in the American NFL for the Carolina Panthers. In 2009 Shaun signed for sanejoki crocadiles in finland.
Posted on 25-05-2011

Not long after passing my WABBA Senior Instructor Certificates in 2006, I moved out to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates where I have been based since February 2007.
Initially, I worked for a well-known fitness chain of Gyms (Fitness First) in one of there more exclusive addresses in Dubai.
Without a doubt, my success here would not have been possible if it wasn’t for the knowledge I had gained from WABBA and the worldwide recognition that WABBA Qualifications bring.
I am forever grateful especially to Alan Runacres and Scott Burton for their expertise, support and guidance over the years.
Posted on 16-04-2011

Dear WABBA
I really appreciate your advice, Scott. The knowledge I have gained from both yourself and Alan has earned me my current position of Fitness Manager at Riptide Fitness Centre in Brighton. Can't thank you enough.
Kind Regards
Sam Carwin
WABBA Trained Successful Fitness Manager
Posted on 15-04-2011

Hi everyone at WABBA, I did your fitness trainers course back in 1999 in Rainham. It was a great course and I have gone on to do lots of personal training business and have now moved to New Zealand where I have bought a gym!
At the time I purchased a copy of the Ultimate Weight Training Handbook from you and I still use it today for reference and for training my staff all of the time.
If you are ever in Christchurch come and look us up! Chad Gibson. http://www.oreosoma.co.nz
Posted on 08-03-2011

WABBA Personal Trainer Ashley Carter's success continues to grow since we last wrote about him in April 2010. Ashley, who first qualified with WABBA way back in September 2001, bases his PT business on Guernsey in the glorious Channel Islands at Le Grande Mare Hotel & Health Club. His latest testimonial just in reads as follows...
"Ashley, I need to cancel our session tomorrow – this is so frustrating as I’m really seeing the benefits with the leg work we’re doing – much better improvements in a few weeks than I’ve seen in years of training before. I equally want to keep it up rather than suffering a relapse, so I’ll take a fit band with me and potentially make use of the gym whilst I’m away".
Posted on 03-03-2011

Craig Lee WABBA PT - trainer of world champions...
Craig wrote "I want to say a big thank you to Scott & Alan you guys at WABBA Gave me Real Knowledge to back up my experience, unlike those other So called Personal Trainer Syllabuses who are just pretenders in my opinion.
Its Been about 1 year since I qualified and since then I have trained dozens of people including Musclemania Professional World Champion bodybuilder Ulisses Williams Jr and I am currently Training IFBB Professional Bodybuilder Ian Wadley for the upcoming IFBB British Grand Prix as well as several other amateur body builders and Bikini Competitors, from federations like UKBFF, BNBF & Musclemania.
Posted on 18-02-2011

Personal Trainer Colin Farr has become one of the most highly qualified members of WABBA to hold the prestigous Diploma in Personal Training! Not only does Colin hold the PT Diploma but also the Diploma in Health Management as well, first qualifying as a Fitness Instructor with WABBA way back in December 1999 in Sleaford, Lincolnshire, but has now completed the full Diploma in Personal Training whilst based in Sunderland working as Green Exercise Project Officer for Groundwork North East.
Posted on 15-02-2011

Congratulations to Personal Trainer Michael Boyden who is another to hold the elite world recognised WABBA Diploma in Personal Training, giving him international recognition following seminars in Newark at the Grove Leisure Centre in 2007 where he first qualified to become a WABBA Certified Fitness Instructor and in 2010 when he qualified to become a WABBA Certified Senior Instructor for the completion of his Diploma in Personal Training Certification.
Posted on 31-01-2011

"As usual I am impressed with the support from WABBA throughout the diploma, and you were always there when I needed advice or had a question. The course material was top-notch and went above and beyond what I needed, whilst still pointing me to the main learning objectives".
Congratulations go to Personal Trainer Krystian Burchnall who has seen his success continue to grow by becoming a WABBA Pro Trainer. Krys first qualified as an Instructor with WABBA way back in 2004 at the Grove Leisure Centre in Newark, but during this year has rocketed through the part2 completion of the Diploma in Personal Training to base his PT business in Lancaster and is set to be one of a growing number of successful WABBA Personal Trainers in Lancashire.